Nikolay Simoyanov
counsel
Moscow
For over 20 years, Nikolay’s practice has focused on the tax and financial aspects of complex transactions, investment projects and operations of big holding companies, as well as private assets, both in Russia and abroad.
He has successfully advised leading Russian and international companies on the entire M&A transaction cycle, from due diligence and pre-sale asset restructuring to full integration after acquisition.
In addition, Nikolay deals with regulatory issues and has expertise in obtaining permits from both Russian and foreign regulators.
He also has significant experience in settling tax and other disputes, both out of and in court.
Advising an international investment group on the tax and regulatory aspects of a large-scale PSA-project for developing a gas field in Uzbekistan, subsequent gas production and construction of a gas chemical complex. Total investment: $5.5 bn (2022-present)
Comprehensive tax consulting for a big fishery company, including issues of cross-border transactions, application of various tax regimes and benefits, as well as increasing overall tax efficiency (2020-present)
Advised Gazprombank on the tax aspects of a complex asset deal for sale of two major suppliers to the nuclear power industry — Izhorskiye Zavody and OMZ-Spetsstal — to the Rosatom state corporation. Deal value not disclosed (2021-2022)
Advising on obtaining permits from the Russian President, the Government Commission and the Russian Ministry of Finance in relation to transactions (operations) for an oilfield service company, a foreign financial organisation, big retail and warehouse complexes and a number of other companies (2022-present)
He has successfully advised leading Russian and international companies on the entire M&A transaction cycle, from due diligence and pre-sale asset restructuring to full integration after acquisition.
In addition, Nikolay deals with regulatory issues and has expertise in obtaining permits from both Russian and foreign regulators.
He also has significant experience in settling tax and other disputes, both out of and in court.
specialisation
experience
Advised on acquisition of the Russian business of Jaguar Land Rover by the company’s local top management, including obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals. Asset value: ₽3 bn (2024)Advising an international investment group on the tax and regulatory aspects of a large-scale PSA-project for developing a gas field in Uzbekistan, subsequent gas production and construction of a gas chemical complex. Total investment: $5.5 bn (2022-present)
Comprehensive tax consulting for a big fishery company, including issues of cross-border transactions, application of various tax regimes and benefits, as well as increasing overall tax efficiency (2020-present)
Advised Gazprombank on the tax aspects of a complex asset deal for sale of two major suppliers to the nuclear power industry — Izhorskiye Zavody and OMZ-Spetsstal — to the Rosatom state corporation. Deal value not disclosed (2021-2022)
Advising on obtaining permits from the Russian President, the Government Commission and the Russian Ministry of Finance in relation to transactions (operations) for an oilfield service company, a foreign financial organisation, big retail and warehouse complexes and a number of other companies (2022-present)
